Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living [Spiral-bound]

Kimberly Rider (Author), Thayer Allyson Gowdy (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2007

Record numbers of parents are choosing organic foods and non-toxic products that are healthier for their children and gentler on the planetto the tune of $50 billion dollars spent worldwide last year. Now it's easier than ever to create an eco-friendly environment for little ones without sacrificing comfort and style. Author of The Healthy Home Workbook, interior designer and new mother Kimberly Rider offers parents dozens of solutions that fit their priorities and their lifestyleand their budget. From cribs to bubble bath to baby's first foods, Rider highlights health concerns, navigates the range of available products, and guides the way to safe and appealing choices. Colorful photos, smart tips and guidelines, and tabbed sections make this an inspirational and practical handbook. In Organic Baby, Mother Nature truly knows best.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kimberly Rider is a frequent guest on HGTV's Curb Appeal and a host of its 100 Sizzling Summer Ideas. She lives in Marin County, California, with her family.

Thayer Allyson Gowdy is a San Francisco-based photographer.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (March 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811855732
• ISBN-13: 978-0811855730
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,110,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kimberly Rider is the founder of Atmosphera, an interior design firm dedicated to blending sustainable materials and modern style for homeowners, developers, and business owners. Her ability to deliver innovative, healthy home designs with style has earned her a loyal following across the country. Kimberly has appeared as the featured designer on HGTV's Curb Appeal, where she received rave reviews from viewers. Kimberly lives and works in Marin County, California.

accomplishments

Author
Healthy Home Workbook
Chronicle Books
Published 2006
Publicity Launch Spring 2006

Organic Baby:
Simple Steps for Healthy Living
Chronicle Books
Worldwide Release Spring 2007
Publicity Launch Spring 2007

Kimberly writes and speaks about incorporating ecologically-sound designs that will help people find ways to live in a healthier home with great tips and advice that is easy to follow. Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living, is a guide to creating a toxin-free home for children, with chapters on the nursery, baby gear, personal care, food and other related topics. Each chapter will educate the reader on particular healthy issues and offer projects and solutions.

Television Experience
HGTV's Curb Appeal
Regular Featured Designer
Kimberly works with homeowners chosen by the producers in outlining a dramatic change in the outside of the home. She is equally adept at architectural issues, color schemes, landscaping plans and unique projects to add d'cor to the exterior of homes. View Kimberly's featured profile and portfolio on www.hgtv.com

HGTV's 100 Summer Ideas
Guest Designer
Guest Designer on one-hour special, designed eco-friendly kids' playground using recycled and non-toxic materials. The family yard included a play structure and creative ideas for the whole family. Aired in May 2006 across five networks including HGTV, DIY, and Fine Living.



Radio Experience
XM-Radio
'HGTV On the Radio with Nancy Glass'

Eco-Talk
www.airamerica.com/ecotalk

Good Dirt Radio
gooddirtradio.org



Consulting
Industry Expert on trends in healthy cleaning and and consumer purchasing
of eco-friendly products



Panelist,
Dial Corporation Product Development Conference



About atmosphera
atmosphera is Kimberly's interior design firm that specializes in innovative and eco-friendly design. Located in Marin County, California, her clientele includes homeowners, real estate professionals, businesses and developers. Kimberly offers her clients alternative design solutions and integrates sustainable materials without sacrificing style.

Latest projects
Kimberly is working on a resource website that will highlight her top picks for eco-friendly baby products.
She is also designing several new products for home and baby.

Learn more at www.kimberlyrider.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource all in one book, May 30, 2007

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This review is from: Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living (Spiral-bound)

I have read this book cover to cover and it was exactly what I was looking for, all in one book. Mainly, I have had pressure to create a registry for our new baby and I was very stressed because I knew most conventional products were not for our family. This author gives you great, practical advice from a mother who has been there. She gives you perspective on all practices, conventional and "organic". I especially found helpful the Healthy Options advice she gave when going all organic might not be in the budget for every situation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, January 7, 2008

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Sophia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living (Spiral-bound)

This book has some nice photos in it, but as far as the content goes, I thought it was a bit flakey. You'll read the same vague sentance over and over again throughout the different chapters referring to what you should stay away from. Seems like the author is afraid to give specific brand names in the book that are her favorite or that she has found to be the best. There is a reference guide in the back, which might be good for something. I would suggest buying Raising Baby Green instead, that book was very informative.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No new information, April 10, 2009

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Metacat "Metacat" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living (Spiral-bound)

This book has a very nice layout and some great pictures of happy babies. Unfortunately, the actual content is very thin and offers little in the way of creative ideas. The author basically instructs readers on how to go to the store and buy the natural/organic version of whatever it is they're looking for. There are also some vague pros and cons of buying the organic version vs. the conventional version, but if you've gotten as far as reading the reviews of this book, you're probably already familiar with more than the level of detail found inside. The parenting advice is so basic (e.g., if you take your child outdoors, try to avoid poison ivy or oak) that I'm not sure why it's included at all. Overall, this book is neither a standalone resource nor an enlightening supplement to other books on raising your child naturally/organically.